Early Education
Chronic absences in early grades linked to higher risk of district transfers, study shows
Top Takeaways Chronic absences could be an “early warning signal” of student mobility. In grades K-3, Black students and students […]
February 24, 2026
Chronic absences in early grades linked to higher risk of district transfers, study shows
Top Takeaways Chronic absences could be an “early warning signal” of student mobility. In grades K-3, Black students and students […]
February 24, 2026
Teachers say they’re seeing a rise in explosive student behavior
by Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report February 18, 2026 Last summer, I was visiting a Head Start center in rural […]
February 18, 2026
Clarifying transitional kindergarten’s curriculum keeps kids playing
Top Takeaways The definition for transitional kindergarten would no longer include “modified kindergarten curriculum.” Early education experts herald the proposed […]
February 18, 2026
Teachers facing more problems with disruptive students
by Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report February 17, 2026 SAN MATEO, Calif. — School had been in session at Lead […]
February 17, 2026
Without school vaccine mandates, many kids may never see a doctor
by Sarah Carr, The Hechinger Report February 11, 2026 Every December brings an end-of-year crush to Washington, D.C.’s pediatric clinics. […]
February 11, 2026
Kindergarten readiness varies widely by income, new data shows
This story was produced by the Associated Press and reprinted with permission. SAN ANTONIO — Sandra Mosqueda watched with an […]
February 5, 2026
Immigration raids traumatize even the youngest children
by Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report February 4, 2026 Last year, Susana Beltrán-Grimm was visiting Hispanic families for a research […]
February 4, 2026
She offers free child care after disasters. It’s a lifeline as families rebuild their lives.
This story was produced by The 19th and reprinted with permission. When Hurricane Helene swept through Kelsey Crabtree’s small hometown […]
January 30, 2026